Emergency crews responded shortly after midnight to a fatal collision on Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Street near the entrance to Fujairah.
FUJAIRAH, United Arab Emirates — Several people were killed and others sustained injuries in a multi-vehicle collision involving a truck on Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Street near the entrance to Fujairah, police confirmed.
According to a statement from Fujairah Police, the crash occurred shortly after midnight when a lorry collided with multiple vehicles. Police patrols, ambulance crews, and Civil Defence teams deployed immediately to the scene upon receiving emergency reports.
Paramedics administered first aid to the injured at the site before transferring them to local hospitals for further medical care. Police officers secured the crash zone and implemented traffic management measures to regulate vehicle flow and protect other motorists.
Relevant authorities have opened an investigation to determine the exact causes and circumstances surrounding the collision. Fujairah Police have not yet released the exact casualty figures or the identities of the victims.
In their official statement, police extended condolences to the families of the deceased and wished the injured a rapid recovery. Authorities also urged drivers to exercise caution, adhere strictly to speed limits, and maintain safe following distances to prevent severe traffic accidents.
